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City Heights Preparatory Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 158 students in City Heights Preparatory Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51±¬ÁÏ in City Heights Preparatory Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,357 Schools
# Students
158 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
City Heights Preparatory Charter School District, which is ranked #1871 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1916 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
12%
% Hispanic
40%
56%
% Black
25%
5%
% White
24%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,576 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,956 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,576
$19,974
Spending / Student
$11,956
$18,395
Best City Heights Preparatory Charter School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City Heights Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4260 54th St.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 795-3137
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 795-3137
Gr: 6-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to City Heights Preparatory Charter School District?
City Heights Preparatory Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 158 students.
What is the rank of City Heights Preparatory Charter School District?
City Heights Preparatory Charter School District is ranked #1871 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in City Heights Preparatory Charter School District?
40% of City Heights Preparatory Charter School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of City Heights Preparatory Charter School District?
City Heights Preparatory Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is City Heights Preparatory Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,956 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
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